On Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:52:03 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia wrote:

> I recently ate out in two places, added tips to the bill, paid by
> credit card, but the tips didn't get billed. Fortunately, the
> waiters' names were on the ticket, so I mailed them checks with a
> note. Something in their procedure needs to be changed - I hope too
> to have restored their faith in the 'stiffing' public. I am sure I
> got cursed those nights.

i rarely pay by credit card, but when i do i leave the tip in cash. that
way the waiter gets his mitts on it right away.

your pal,
blake